Jack Rives was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1974 upon graduation from the University of Georgia School of Law. From 2004 to 2006 he performed the duties of the 15th Air Force Judge Adjutant General, and from 2006 to 2010 he served as the 16th Judge Advocate General. He retired in 2010 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Jack
L.
Rives
1952
–
Born:
Rockmart
,
Georgia
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Jack L. Rives, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Rives reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
2004 – 2006
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack L. Rives, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force from 2004 to 2006. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rives and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jack L. Rives, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rives and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
2006 – 2010
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jack L. Rives, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force from 2006 to 2008. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rives culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jack L. Rives, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rives and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.